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Orange County Earth Month - April 2025

Join Us Throughout April for Exciting Events Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Awareness!

This April here in Orange County we are celebrating our planet all month long. During Earth Month, we are hosting a variety of engaging events designed to inspire action, foster education, and promote environmentally friendly practices. From eco-scavenger hunts and Florida-Friendly landscaping to backyard chicken farming workshops, there's something for everyone to enjoy while making a positive impact on our environment.

Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, Earth Month is a time for everyone to come together and engage in hands-on experiences that promote environmental stewardship. Activities will take place across the county, with partnerships between various Orange County departments and divisions. To find out more about the sustainability efforts of our departments and divisions, please visit the tabs on the left side of this page OR visit our tent at Central Florida Earth Day on April 19th at Lake Eola.

Check out our events list below for a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities to engage with the community and see firsthand all the initiatives that Orange County is promoting.

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Event Calendar

2025 Events

Event Time Location
Week of April 1st

Beginners Beekeeper Workshop

Come learn about the basics of beekeeping in Florida!

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
9a.m - 3:30p.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms

Join us to learn about mushroom biology and how to create your own mushroom grow bag.

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
10 - 11:30a.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

gARTening Series: Hammered Flower Art Workshop (in person)

Craft vibrant botanical masterpieces by delicately pounding and pressing petals into stunning, unique designs.

Friday, April 4, 2025
2 - 3:30p.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812
Week of April 6th

Florida Native Landscaping (online)

How to create beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes with Florida native plants that thrive in the local climate and support wildlife.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
1 - 2p.m.
Virtual

Florida Native Landscaping (online)

How to create beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes with Florida native plants that thrive in the local climate and support wildlife.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
6 - 7p.m.
Virtual

Spring Vegetable Gardening (in person)

Learn how to garden in Florida during the spring.

Thursday, April 10, 2025
2 - 3p.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812
Week of April 13th

How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms

Join us to learn about mushroom biology and how to create your own mushroom grow bag.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
10 - 11:30a.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

Garden Tour

Join us for a guided tour through our 4-acre Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ demonstration gardens!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
10 - 11:30a.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

Lawn & Ornamental Landscapes:
Overview, Exam Review, & CEUs

Join us for a comprehensive overview of Best Management Practices (BMPs) & Integrated Pest Management (IPM)for Urban Lawn & Ornamental landscapes.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
9a.m. - 1p.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

Urban Backyard Chicken Training Class

Keeping chickens and producing your own eggs in suburban and urban settings has become a popular hobby.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
10a.m. - 12p.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

*** 20th Annual Central Florida Earth Day ***

Orange County will be sponsoring this event! Enjoy Presentations, Environmental Education, Earth Kids Zone, Food, Artist Corner, Animal Haven, Music, Mind Body Spirit, lots of other Activities, and many Earth-friendly Sponsors and Vendors.

Admission is free! Details below:
http://www.cfearthday.org/

Saturday, April 19, 2025
10a.m. - 6p.m.
Lake Eola Park
512 E. Washington Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Week of April 20th

Eco Scavenger Hunt

Week long scavenger hunt! Scavenger Hunt sheet can be picked up from the Tibet Butler Preserve Office

April 20-26, 2025
9a.m. - 5p.m.
Tibet-Butler Preserve
8777 Winter Garden - Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32836

Alligator Arts and Crafts

A class that shares facts about alligators paired with arts and crafts

April 20-26, 2025
11a.m. - 3p.m.
Magnolia Park
2929 South Binion Road
Apopka, FL 32704

Tibet-Butler Preserve - Earth Day Celebration!

Eco-Ed Classroom open house, ambassador animal interactions, guided hikes, environmental education activities, giveaways

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10a.m. - 3p.m.
Tibet-Butler Preserve
8777 Winter Garden - Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32836

Magnolia Park - Earth Day Celebration!

Walking tour around Lake Apopka. Learn about different types of trees, animals, and plant life that call the Lake its home.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
11 - 11:45a.m.
Magnolia Park
2929 South Binion Road
Apopka, FL 32703

Spring Vegetable Gardening (in person)

Learn how to garden in Florida during the spring.

Thursday, April 22, 2025
2 - 3p.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

Adopt-A-Tree (in person)

Saturday, April 26, 2025
8a.m. - 12p.m.
UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County

6021 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812

Pollinator Garden Tour with
Bloom & Grow Garden Society

Saturday, April 26, 2025
9a.m.
Tildenville School Road Outpost
Across from 1061 Tildenville School Road
Winter Garden, FL, 34787

Oakland Nature Preserve Earth Day Celebration

Crafts, Animal Interactioms, and more.

Saturday, April 26, 2025
10a.m. - 2p.m.
747 Machete Trail
Oakland, FL 34760

Creating a Florida-Friendly Landscape

Monday, April 28, 2025
6 - 7:30p.m.
Orange County Utilities
9150 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL 32825